Category Archives: cooking

Game Day

Posted on September 1, 2012 by SAO'

Getting ready for today’s game and making her world-famous, top secret maple chipotle baked beans.

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Concentration

Posted on August 16, 2012 by SAO'

So now I know … if I ever need 30 minutes of peace and quiet, just give her a cup of shredded cheese and a couple of almost-ready-for-the-oven quesadillas, and then just sit back and watch her go at it.

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Happy Birthday, Julia

Posted on August 15, 2012 by SAO'

Happy 100th. An inspiration for so many generations, and still counting. “The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” “The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded … Continue reading →

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Cutting edge or traditional? Why not both?

Posted on May 4, 2010 by SAO'

Chef Jose Andres was on 60 Minutes this past weekend. He’s doing some amazing things in the kitchen with this molecular gastronomy thing. Some of it is pure chemistry, such as the gin and tonic that has separate spheres of … Continue reading →

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Essential Kitchen Equipment: the iPhone?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by SAO'

I dropped my iPhone in the sink the other day. The sink was empty, save for a single 2-cup measuring cup that was full of water, and guess where the phone landed. Yep, perfect swan dive into the murk. Shorted … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Frittata

Posted on March 27, 2010 by SAO'

I’m not sure what I would do if I was forced to give up eggs. Scrambled with a side of toast and bacon. Scrambled with green chiles in a breakfast burrito. Boiled just right for egg salad. Soft boiled with … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Frittata

Posted on March 27, 2010 by SAO'

I’m not sure what I would do if I was forced to give up eggs. Scrambled with a side of toast and bacon. Scrambled with green chiles in a breakfast burrito. Boiled just right for egg salad. Soft boiled with … Continue reading →

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Børk! Børk! Børk!

Posted on May 2, 2009 by SAO'

A few years ago, secretary and receptionist Julie Powell attempted to break out of her emotional and existential rut by taking on the daring project of cooking all 524 recipes from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Surprise

Posted on February 14, 2009 by SAO'

This weekend, surprise the family by making them something new for breakfast. Head this way for three ideas.

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Technology in the Kitchen?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by SAO'

Apparently you need an iPhone in the kitchen these days. Top Kitchen Toy? The Cellphone I’m not buying it. An iPhone as a permanent part of my gadget drawer would leave me with an interesting warranty claim. It would only … Continue reading →

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